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UC student Jaysa Kleiber leads the way with IDD research

June 23, 2025

A senior Special Education major at the University of Cincinnati, Jaysa Kleiber was initially drawn to the university by the variety of educational opportunities the program offered. Chief among these experiences has been her role in an intervention research project with the Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Education Center, helping associates learn skills to share experiences via social media.

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UC exercise science professor celebrates retirement after nearly 4 decades

June 6, 2025

After 39 years at the University of Cincinnati, Bradley Wilson has retired from the School of Human Services and the Exercise Science program he helped to build. He looks back on how he found his way into academia and some highlights from his career, and he shares what he plans to pursue in retirement, including contributions he still hopes to make to UC and the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology.

New UC IT degree program sets up undergraduate students for industry success

June 2, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s School of Information Technology has announced a newly approved undergraduate degree program for future and existing students of the school. The Bachelor of Science in Software Application Development has been launched to build on the school’s Software Application Development track, previously offered through the B.S. in Information Technology (BSIT) program.

Study finds Americans do not like mass incarceration

May 28, 2025

UC criminologist Francis Cullen co-led a study on American opinions about mass incarceration. The study concludes that Americans don’t want their tax dollars spent on more prisons and feel there should be alternate means to punish nonviolent offenders.

UC Cybersecurity experts weigh in on the threat of hacking groups

May 23, 2025

When a ransomware attack on Kettering Health made national headlines, local outlets turned to University of Cincinnati’s cyber experts for context and scope regarding the developing story. Richard Harknett, PhD, and Jacques Bou Abdo, Phd, explained to the media what drives ransomware attacks, why health institutions are a common target and what to look out for as a customer.

TAP students step up for a cause in fun-filled philanthropy exploration with Magnified Giving

May 22, 2025

Students in UC’s Transition and Access Pathways program (TAP) are learning the power of giving back through a hands-on partnership with Magnified Giving. By researching local nonprofits and awarding grant money, TAP students are gaining leadership skills while making a real impact in their community. This inspiring collaboration proves that everyone has the power to give—and to lead. Read more about how these students are changing lives, including their own.

Study explores reentry challenges for white-collar offenders

May 14, 2025

A new study, co-led by criminal justice researcher Michael Benson, is the topic of discussion on a WVXU segment. The study found that there are unique challenges for white collar criminals who reenter into society after incarceration. Benson is a professor emeritus and senior research associate in the UC School of Criminal Justice.

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Dave Kelley of the School of Human Services is a renowned Sport Administration professor and coordinator of the Online Master’s Degree Program. Kelley talks about the role sports played in his early days; how he arrived at the idea for the Internship Playbook (and one essential tip for any intern); the origin story of the Cincinnati Public Schools All-Star Showcase and more.

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